Community Development

The County of Ventura Community Development Division is dedicated to serving the diverse needs of Ventura County residents, primarily those with lower incomes, through partnerships with non-profit and government organizations to meet the unmet needs for affordable and supportive housing, community development programs, social service programs and economic development opportunities. 

Community Development achieves this through a variety of projects and programs:

• Grant administration of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs – Community Development Block Development (CDBG) grants, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and Emergency Solutions Grants
• Management of the HUD Ventura County Continuum of Care Grant Program
• Administration of grant funding – federal, state, local and temporary funding sources
• Special Projects and Initiatives – farmworker housing, disaster recovery, Project Roomkey, Piru Redevelopment Area

News, Events and Special Notices

Affordable Housing in Ventura County

The County of Ventura has recently received historic investments in federal, state and local funding to be used towards the development of affordable housing. To learn more about the funds and projects that are in development, in construction, or completed, a comprehensive guide may be found here.

Contact Us

For general inquiries or questions, please email community.development@ventura.org

Please contact the following staff regarding these programs: